Thank you so much!! I didn't figure this would meet the requirements of the contest.
Brilliant?? I'll take it!! (Do not scoff at or dismiss a compliment: another life lesson.)
I'm sorry you have had to sever ties. It seems to be a growing movement these days.
You're right about venting, and I'm sorry for the journal entries you wish you hadn't destroyed.
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I am glad. I used to be embarrased about being estranged and having severed ties. Acknowledging it, and that it's not what I'd have preferred, and that it was both hurtful and as survival strategy has been inordinately liberating. Although, at times it does weigh and hurtfully creeps up on one at times. It's life.
You're very much not alone in the distancing from toxic family.
I'm a floor mat by nature. It's hard to let go. I'm charlie brown, forever trusting Lucy with her football.
Thanks for reading and sharing such keep-worthy comments!